Soak in a health-preserving hot spring, watch a fantasy of the Red Mansion, and experience the intangible cultural heritage of this small hub city in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.

[3 Days, 2 Nights, ¥2,600 Per Person! Langfang Guide: The Green Heart of Beijing and Tianjin, a Small Town with Intangible Cultural Heritage]

Day 1: Arrive at Langfang Station by high-speed rail (30-minute direct train from Beijing or Tianjin, round-trip high-speed rail fare approximately ¥150). Check into a comfortable hotel in the city center (such as the Xinzhui Qixiu Hotel, ¥400/night x 2 = ¥800). In the afternoon, explore the Nature Park—an urban oxygen bar—and enjoy a boat ride on the lake and a visit to Dinosaur Park. In the evening, visit the Danfeng Park night market and try Xianghe meat pies, Wen'an pot stickers, and Shengfang crab paste braised tofu.

Day 2: Visit Bazhou Mingtang Hot Springs (40-minute drive, ¥138 admission)—a royal garden-style hot spring where you can soak in the health-enhancing pools. Alternatively, visit Shengfang Ancient Town (free) to visit Wenchang Pavilion, Memorial Archway Street, Dabei Zen Temple, and see the old salt merchant residences from the Qing Dynasty. In the afternoon, visit the China Bicycle Museum (free) to learn about the century-old cycling culture. Enjoy Shengfang's "Eight Great Bowls" for dinner and experience the local flavors of central Hebei.

Day 3: Visit the [Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Center] (free reservations) – make your own cloisonné, Beijing embroidery, and lacquerware, and take home a personal souvenir. Stop by [Only Dream of the Red Chamber: Drama Fantasy City] (tickets 198 yuan, optional) – an immersive literary theme park inspired by the novel "Dream of the Red Chamber," where light and shadow intertwine with theatrical elements, sure to captivate art lovers. Return with souvenirs: Xianghe meat pie vacuum-packed, Anci melon, and Shengfang preserved eggs.

💰Budget breakdown:
Transportation 300 (including taxi and bus) + Accommodation 800 + Food 400 + Attractions approximately 250 + High-speed rail/airfare 2450 ≈ **2600 yuan**

📌Tips:
- Langfang's attractions are scattered, so it's recommended to take a taxi or charter a half-day tour;
- The "Only Dream of the Red Chamber" performance lasts approximately 3 hours, so make reservations in advance;
- In summer, the fresh fish from Shengfang River is delicious, while in autumn, melons are in season.

⚠️Tip:
❌ "Cheap Tour Guides" at the entrance to the ancient town often promote local specialties, so be cautious;
❌ Food and drink in the hot spring area is expensive, so bring your own light meals.

Three days and two nights, a leisurely journey through Langfang. It's not just a passing attraction, but a tranquil mosaic between Beijing and Tianjin. Come here, soak in a health-preserving hot spring, watch a dream of the Red Mansion, and touch a low-key but interesting hub city in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region at your fingertips with intangible cultural heritage.

Post by KyllikkiKarhu | Oct 8, 2025